If Oprah says something is awesome then that’s a good indicator that something probably is truly great. And Oprah loves private jets.
Oprah never skirts around the fact that she is a self-made billionaire with a net worth of $2.7 billion. She freely admits that she loves having her estates across the world and all the perks that money can buy, (which, for Oprah, includes helping others reach their own maximum potentials).
One of the things this media mogul really loves is her private jet (technically owned by her production company, Harpo, Inc.) that takes her everywhere from her palatial condo in Chicago to her Montecito estate to her beach getaway in Hawaii.
During a commencement speech she gave in 2009 at Duke University, Oprah said “that anyone that tells you having your own private jet isn’t great is lying to you.”
Private jet enthusiasts loved her for saying that; environmentalists concerned about the carbon footprint left in the wake of a private jet were not too happy that a woman with so much influence on the minds of millions made such a bold statement about her extravagance. But if you strip away all the political and environmental concerns that surround private jet travel and focus on the aircraft itself then Oprah’s right: Her jet is in a league of its own.
The jet that Oprah loves is a $42 million custom-built Global Express XRS built by Bombardier Aerospace. Oprah’s version has an all-leather interior and features designer fixtures in the bathroom and galley.
The XRS is an updated version of the Global Express and touts an increased range of just over 6,000 nautical miles and a cruising speed of Mach 0.85 (738 mph). It’s powered by two Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines that give it enough muscle to make it a premier long range business jet. It can go around the world and only stop to refuel once.
The jet typically flies with a crew of four and has the capacity for 8-19 passengers – perfect for Oprah’s entourage or for corporate executives on their way to industry trade shows.
The Global Express XRS also has a high-speed satellite communications system so that passengers can access the Internet and live television. This feature is a necessity in today’s world of constant communication.
In addition, the XRS also has a large baggage compartment so passengers needn’t sacrifice certain larger items for fear of running out of space.
Overall, the Global Express XRS is one of the leaders of the long-range corporate jet class.
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